According to a report by the Long Beach Police Department, Tes was trying to walk across East Anaheim Street in an unmarked crosswalk. At the same time, a 2022 Honda Accord was traveling westbound and hit the pedestrian in the roadway
Long Beach, CA.- A woman who was killed in an auto-pedestrian collision near an intersection in Long Beach on Thursday as Seila Tes, 60, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The incident was reported at around 6:20 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, near theintersection of East Anaheim Street and Rose Avenue.
According to a report by the Long Beach Police Department, Tes was trying to walk across East Anaheim Street in an unmarked crosswalk. At the same time, a 2022 Honda Accord was traveling westbound and hit the pedestrian in the roadway.
Police and crews with the Long Beach Fire Department responded to the incident and attempted life-saving measures on Tes. She was then transported to a hospital, where she was declared dead shortly after.
The drive of the Honda remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators. Police reported that speed and impairment were not believed to have played a role in the collision. The Long Beach Police Department is investigating the accident. Anyone with information on the crash is urged to call the LBPD Collision Investigation Detail at 562-570-7110.
Crash Statistics in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County consistently experiences high rates of multi-vehicle freeway collisions due to heavy traffic volume and urban congestion. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), rear-end and multi-car crashes remain the most common type of freeway incident, often resulting in injuries and extended traffic delays.
National data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that multi-vehicle collisions account for a large portion of U.S. traffic injuries, with thousands of people hospitalized annually due to chain-reaction crashes on highways.
Multi-vehicle freeway collisions can lead to serious injuries even at relatively low speeds. If you or a loved one has been involved in a freeway crash, it is crucial to seek legal guidance promptly. An experienced Long Beach car accident attorney can investigate the incident, determine liability, and help pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact a qualified attorney today to protect your rights after a multi-vehicle accident.